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FORM 10-Q
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
(Mark One)
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2005
- OR -
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 1-6075
UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| UTAH | 13-2626465 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1400 DOUGLAS STREET, OMAHA, NEBRASKA
(Address of principal executive offices)
68179
(Zip Code)
(402) 544-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES x NO ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES x NO ¨
As of July 31, 2005, there were 263,775,017 shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock outstanding.
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UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION
PART I.FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
Union Pacific Corporation and Subsidiary Companies
Millions, Except Per Share Amounts, For the Three Months Ended June 30, | 2005 | 2004 | ||||||
Operating revenue | $ | 3,344 | $ | 3,029 | ||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits | 1,075 | 1,048 | ||||||
Equipment and other rents | 340 | 362 | ||||||
Depreciation | 292 | 277 | ||||||
Fuel and utilities | 597 | 435 | ||||||
Materials and supplies | 128 | 114 | ||||||
Casualty costs | 104 | 117 | ||||||
Purchased services and other costs | 340 | 317 | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 2,876 | 2,670 | ||||||
Operating income | 468 | 359 | ||||||
Other income | 29 | 8 | ||||||
Interest expense | (128 | ) | (130 | ) | ||||
Income before income taxes | 369 | 237 | ||||||
Income taxes | (136 | ) | (79 | ) | ||||
Net income | $ | 233 | $ | 158 | ||||
Share and Per Share | ||||||||
Earnings per share—basic | $ | 0.89 | $ | 0.61 | ||||
Earnings per share—diluted | $ | 0.88 | $ | 0.60 | ||||
Weighted average number of shares—basic | 262.8 | 258.9 | ||||||
Weighted average number of shares—diluted | 265.6 | 261.6 | ||||||
Dividends declared | $ | 0.30 | $ | 0.30 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
Union Pacific Corporation and Subsidiary Companies
Millions, Except Per Share Amounts, For the Six Months Ended June 30, | 2005 | 2004 | ||||||
Operating revenue | $ | 6,496 | $ | 5,922 | ||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits | 2,174 | 2,059 | ||||||
Equipment and other rents | 693 | 689 | ||||||
Depreciation | 581 | 551 | ||||||
Fuel and utilities | 1,136 | 824 | ||||||
Materials and supplies | 263 | 237 | ||||||
Casualty costs | 199 | 265 | ||||||
Purchased services and other costs | 669 | 624 | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 5,715 | 5,249 | ||||||
Operating income | 781 | 673 | ||||||
Other income | 49 | 36 | ||||||
Interest expense | (260 | ) | (265 | ) | ||||
Income before income taxes | 570 | 444 | ||||||
Income taxes | (209 | ) | (121 | ) | ||||
Net income | $ | 361 | $ | 323 | ||||
Share and Per Share | ||||||||
Earnings per share—basic | $ | 1.38 | $ | 1.25 | ||||
Earnings per share—diluted | $ | 1.36 | $ | 1.23 | ||||
Weighted average number of shares—basic | 262.1 | 258.8 | ||||||
Weighted average number of shares—diluted | 265.0 | 262.1 | ||||||
Dividends declared | $ | 0.60 | $ | 0.60 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited)
Union Pacific Corporation and Subsidiary Companies
Millions of Dollars | June 30, 2005 | December 31, 2004 | ||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and temporary investments | $ | 164 | $ | 977 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | 686 | 538 | ||||||
Materials and supplies | 348 | 309 | ||||||
Current deferred income taxes | 495 | 288 | ||||||
Other current assets | 168 | 178 | ||||||
Total current assets | 1,861 | 2,290 | ||||||
Investments: | ||||||||
Investments in and advances to affiliated companies | 764 | 742 | ||||||
Other investments | 22 | 25 | ||||||
Total investments | 786 | 767 | ||||||
Properties: | ||||||||
Road | 32,938 | 31,948 | ||||||
Equipment | 7,712 | 7,733 | ||||||
Other | 208 | 226 | ||||||
Total cost | 40,858 | 39,907 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation | (9,312 | ) | (8,893 | ) | ||||
Net properties | 31,546 | 31,014 | ||||||
Other assets | 916 | 518 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 35,109 | $ | 34,589 | ||||
Liabilities and Common Shareholders’ Equity | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 690 | $ | 590 | ||||
Accrued wages and vacation | 400 | 384 | ||||||
Accrued casualty costs | 506 | 419 | ||||||
Income and other taxes | 225 | 208 | ||||||
Dividends and interest | 251 | 256 | ||||||
Debt due within one year | 139 | 150 | ||||||
Equipment rents payable | 139 | 130 | ||||||
Other current liabilities | 435 | 379 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 2,785 | 2,516 | ||||||
Debt due after one year | 7,565 | 7,981 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 9,521 | 9,180 | ||||||
Accrued casualty costs | 860 | 884 | ||||||
Retiree benefits obligation | 889 | 893 | ||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 504 | 480 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8) | ||||||||
Total liabilities | 22,124 | 21,934 | ||||||
Common shareholders’ equity: | ||||||||
Common shares, $2.50 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 275,800,361 and 275,694,761 shares issued, respectively | 689 | 689 | ||||||
Paid-in-surplus | 3,899 | 3,917 | ||||||
Retained earnings | 9,427 | 9,222 | ||||||
Treasury stock | (794 | ) | (936 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (236 | ) | (237 | ) | ||||
Total common shareholders’ equity | 12,985 | 12,655 | ||||||
Total liabilities and common shareholders’ equity | $ | 35,109 | $ | 34,589 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Union Pacific Corporation and Subsidiary Companies
Millions of Dollars, For the Six Months Ended June 30, | 2005 | 2004 | ||||||
Operating Activities | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 361 | $ | 323 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation | 581 | 551 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 155 | 248 | ||||||
Cash paid to fund pension plan | — | (50 | ) | |||||
Other, net | (63 | ) | 26 | |||||
Changes in current assets and current liabilities, net | 103 | (148 | ) | |||||
Cash provided by operating activities | 1,137 | 950 | ||||||
Investing Activities | ||||||||
Capital investments | (1,078 | ) | (857 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from asset sales | 87 | 41 | ||||||
Other investing activities, net | (475 | ) | (95 | ) | ||||
Cash used in investing activities | (1,466 | ) | (911 | ) | ||||
Financing Activities | ||||||||
Dividends paid | (156 | ) | (155 | ) | ||||
Debt repaid | (639 | ) | (394 | ) | ||||
Cash received from exercise of stock options | 117 | 49 | ||||||
Other financings activities, net | 194 | 591 | ||||||
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (484 | ) | 91 | |||||
Net change in cash and temporary investments | (813 | ) | 130 | |||||
Cash and temporary investments at beginning of period | 977 | 527 | ||||||
Cash and temporary investments at end of period | $ | 164 | $ | 657 | ||||
Changes in Current Assets and Current Liabilities, Net | ||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | $ | (148 | ) | $ | (64 | ) | ||
Materials and supplies | (39 | ) | (23 | ) | ||||
Other current assets | 10 | (145 | ) | |||||
Accounts, wages, and vacation payable | 116 | 81 | ||||||
Other current liabilities | 164 | 3 | ||||||
Total | $ | 103 | $ | (148 | ) | |||
Supplemental cash flow information: | ||||||||
Non-cash capital lease financings | $ | — | $ | — | ||||
Cash (paid) received during the period for: | ||||||||
Interest | $ | (262 | ) | $ | (264 | ) | ||
Income taxes, net | 1 | 56 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Common Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
Union Pacific Corporation and Subsidiary Companies
Millions of Dollars Thousands of Shares | Common Shares | Treasury Shares | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Shares | Paid- in-Surplus | Retained Earnings | Treasury Stock | Minimum Pension Liability Adj. | Foreign Currency Trans. Adj. | Derivative Adj. | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2005 | 275,695 | (15,175 | ) | $ | 689 | $ | 3,917 | $ | 9,222 | $ | (936 | ) | $ | (212 | ) | $ | (18 | ) | $ | (7 | ) | $ | 12,655 | |||||||||||||
Comprehensive income/(loss): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | — | — | 361 | — | — | — | — | 361 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comp. income/(loss) [a] | — | — | — | — | (2 | ) | 2 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income/(loss) | — | — | 361 | — | (2 | ) | 2 | 1 | 362 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion, exercises of stock options, forfeitures, and other | 105 | 2,511 | — | (18 | ) | — | 142 | — | — | — | 124 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared ($0.60 | — | — | — | — | (156 | ) | — | — | — | — | (156 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2005 | 275,800 | (12,664 | ) | $ | 689 | $ | 3,899 | $ | 9,427 | $ | (794 | ) | $ | (214 | ) | $ | (16 | ) | $ | (6 | ) | $ | 12,985 | |||||||||||||
[a] | Net of tax of $1. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
For purposes of this report, unless the context otherwise requires, all references herein to the “Corporation”, “UPC”, “we”, “us”, and “our” mean Union Pacific Corporation and its subsidiaries, including Union Pacific Railroad Company, which will be separately referred to herein as “UPRR” or the “Railroad”.
1. Responsibilities for Financial Statements– Our Consolidated Financial Statements are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal and recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and operating results for the interim periods presented. Our Consolidated Statement of Financial Position at December 31, 2004 is derived from audited financial statements. This quarterly report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto contained in our 2004 annual report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year ending December 31, 2005. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2005 financial statement presentation.
2. Stock-Based Compensation – We have several stock-based employee compensation plans, which are described in note 7 to our Consolidated Financial Statements, Item 8, in our 2004 annual report on Form 10-K. We account for those plans under the recognition and measurement principles of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation expense related to stock option grants is reflected in net income as all options granted under those plans had a grant price equal to the market value of our common stock on the date of grant. Stock-based compensation expense related to retention shares, stock units, and other incentive plans is reflected in net income. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if we had applied the fair value recognition provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement No. 123,Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to stock-based employee compensation. See note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of FASB Statement No. 123(R). See note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a reconciliation between basic and diluted earnings per share.
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
Millions of Dollars, Except Per Share Amounts | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||||||||||
Net income, as reported | $ | 233 | $ | 158 | $ | 361 | $ | 323 | ||||||||
Stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net | 3 | 3 | 8 | 6 | ||||||||||||
Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under | (7 | ) | (9 | ) | (29 | ) | (17 | ) | ||||||||
Pro forma net income | $ | 229 | $ | 152 | $ | 340 | $ | 312 | ||||||||
EPS – basic, as reported | $ | 0.89 | $ | 0.61 | $ | 1.38 | $ | 1.25 | ||||||||
EPS – basic, pro forma | $ | 0.87 | $ | 0.59 | $ | 1.30 | $ | 1.21 | ||||||||
EPS – diluted, as reported | $ | 0.88 | $ | 0.60 | $ | 1.36 | $ | 1.23 | ||||||||
EPS – diluted, pro forma | $ | 0.86 | $ | 0.58 | $ | 1.28 | $ | 1.19 | ||||||||
[a] | Stock options for executives granted in 2002 and 2003 included a reload feature. This reload feature allows executives to exercise their options using shares of Union Pacific Corporation common stock that they already own and obtain a new grant of options in the amount of the shares used for exercise plus any shares withheld for tax purposes. The reload feature of these option grants may only be exercised if the price of our common stock increases at least 20% from the price at the time of the reload grant. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2005, reload option grants represented $0.3 million and $12 million of the pro forma expense noted above, respectively. There were no reload option grants during 2004. Stock options exercised after the effective date of FAS 123(R) will not be eligible for the reload feature. |
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The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, with the following weighted-average assumptions for options granted during the first three and six months of 2005 and 2004:
| 2005 | 2004 | |||||
Risk-free interest rates | 3.7 | % | 3.3 | % | ||
Dividend yield | 1.9 | % | 1.7 | % | ||
Expected lives (years) | 4.8 | 5.6 | ||||
Volatility | 21.0 | % | 25.9 | % |
The weighted-average fair value of options granted was $14.11 and $14.37 for the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively, and $12.30 and $16.38 for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
3. Operations and Segmentation – The Railroad, along with its subsidiaries and rail affiliates, is our one reportable business segment.
4. Financial Instruments
Strategy and Risk– We use derivative financial instruments in limited instances for other than trading purposes to manage risk related to changes in fuel prices and to achieve our interest rate objectives. We are not a party to leveraged derivatives and, by policy, do not use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. Financial instruments qualifying for hedge accounting must maintain a specified level of effectiveness between the hedging instrument and the item being hedged, both at inception and throughout the hedged period. We formally document the nature and relationships between the hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as our risk-management objectives, strategies for undertaking the various hedge transactions, and method of assessing hedge effectiveness. We may use swaps, collars, futures, and/or forward contracts to mitigate the downside risk of adverse price movements and to hedge the exposure to variable cash flows. The use of these instruments also limits future benefits from favorable movements. The purpose of these programs is to protect our operating margins and overall profitability from adverse fuel price changes or interest rate fluctuations.
Market and Credit Risk– We address market risk related to derivative financial instruments by selecting instruments with value fluctuations that highly correlate with the underlying hedged item. Credit risk related to derivative financial instruments, which is minimal, is managed by requiring high credit standards for counterparties and periodic settlements. At June 30, 2005, we have not been required to provide collateral, nor have we received collateral, relating to our hedging activities.
Determination of Fair Value– The fair values of our derivative financial instrument positions at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 were determined based upon current fair values as quoted by recognized dealers or developed based upon the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the applicable U.S. Treasury rate, London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR), or swap spread.
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedges– We manage our overall exposure to fluctuations in interest rates by adjusting the proportion of fixed and floating rate debt instruments within our debt portfolio over a given period. The mix of fixed and floating rate debt is largely managed through the issuance of targeted amounts of each as debt matures or as incremental borrowings are required. Derivatives are used as one of the tools to obtain the targeted mix. In addition, we also obtain flexibility in managing interest costs and the interest rate mix within our debt portfolio by evaluating the issuance and management of outstanding callable fixed-rate debt securities.
Swaps allow us to convert debt from fixed rates to variable rates and thereby hedge the risk of changes in the debt’s fair value attributable to the changes in the benchmark interest rate (LIBOR). The swaps have been accounted for using the short-cut method as allowed by FASB Statement No. 133,Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities; therefore, no ineffectiveness has been recorded within our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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The following is a summary of our interest rate derivatives qualifying as fair value hedges:
Millions of Dollars, Except Percentages | June 30, 2005 | Dec. 31, 2004 | ||||||
Interest rate fair value hedging: | ||||||||
Amount of debt hedged | $ | 750 | $ | 750 | ||||
Percentage of total debt portfolio | 10 | % | 9 | % | ||||
Gross fair value asset position | $ | 5 | $ | 8 | ||||
Gross fair value (liability) position | $ | (6 | ) | $ | (4 | ) | ||
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges – Changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income until earnings are affected by the hedged item.
In 2004, we entered into treasury lock transactions that are accounted for as cash flow hedges. These treasury lock transactions resulted in a payment of $11 million that is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 10 years, ending September 30, 2014. The unamortized portion of the payment is recorded as a $6 million after-tax reduction to common shareholders’ equity as part of accumulated other comprehensive loss at June 30, 2005. As of June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, we had no interest rate cash flow hedges outstanding.
Fuel Hedges – Fuel costs are a significant portion of our total operating expenses. In 2005 and 2004, our primary means of mitigating the impact of adverse fuel price changes has been our fuel surcharge program. However, we may use swaps, collars, futures, and/or forward contracts to further mitigate the impact of adverse fuel price changes. We hedged 120 million gallons of fuel during 2004 using collars with average cap, floor, and ceiling prices of $0.74, $0.64, and $0.86 per gallon, respectively. We did not have any fuel hedges in place during the first six months of 2005, and at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 there were no fuel hedges outstanding.
Earnings Impact– Our use of derivative financial instruments had the following impact on pre-tax income:
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||
Millions of Dollars | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||||||
Decrease in interest expense from interest rate hedging | $ | 2 | $ | 7 | $ | 5 | $ | 14 | ||||
Decrease in fuel expense from fuel hedging | — | 3 | — | 7 | ||||||||
Increase in pre-tax income | $ | 2 | $ | 10 | $ | 5 | $ | 21 | ||||
Sale of Receivables– The Railroad transfers most of its accounts receivable to Union Pacific Receivables, Inc. (UPRI), a bankruptcy-remote subsidiary, as part of a sale of receivables facility. UPRI sells, without recourse, an undivided interest in such accounts receivable to investors. The total capacity to sell undivided interests to investors under the facility was $600 million at June 30, 2005. The value of the outstanding undivided interest held by investors under the facility was $600 million and $590 million at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. The value of the outstanding undivided interest held by investors is not included in our Consolidated Financial Statements. The value of the undivided interest held by investors was supported by $1,151 million and $1,089 million of accounts receivable held by UPRI at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. At June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, the value of the interest retained by UPRI was $551 million and $499 million, respectively. This retained interest is included in accounts receivable in our Consolidated Financial Statements. The interest sold to investors is sold at carrying value, which approximates fair value, and there is no gain or loss recognized from the transaction.
The value of the outstanding undivided interest held by investors could fluctuate based upon the availability of eligible receivables and is directly affected by changing business volumes and credit risks, including default and dilution. If default or dilution percentages were to increase one percentage point, the amount of eligible receivables would decrease by $6 million. Should our credit rating fall below investment grade, the value of the outstanding undivided interest held by investors would be reduced, and, in certain cases, the investors would have the right to discontinue the facility.
The Railroad has been designated to service the sold receivables; however, no servicing asset or liability has been recognized as the servicing fees adequately compensate the Railroad for its responsibilities. The Railroad collected approximately $6 billion during each of the six month periods ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, and UPRI used such proceeds to purchase new receivables under the facility.
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The costs of the sale of receivables program are included in other income and were $6 million and $2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, and $10 million and $4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The costs include interest, program fees paid to banks, commercial paper issuance costs, and fees for unused commitment availability.
The investors have no recourse to the Railroad’s other assets except for customary warranty and indemnity claims. Creditors of the Railroad have no recourse to the assets of UPRI.
On August 4, 2005, we extended our sale of receivables program for approximately one month as we continue the process of renewing the program for an additional 364-day period.
5. Debt
Credit Facilities – On June 30, 2005, we had $2 billion in revolving credit facilities available, including $1 billion under a 5-year facility expiring in March 2009 and $1 billion under a 5-year facility expiring in March 2010 (collectively, the “facilities”). The facilities are designated for general corporate purposes and support the issuance of commercial paper. Neither of the facilities were drawn as of June 30, 2005. The 5-year facility expiring in March 2010 replaced a $1 billion 364-day revolving credit facility that expired in March 2005, while the 5-year facility expiring in March 2009 was put in place in 2004 to replace a 5-year revolving credit facility that was due to expire in March 2005. Commitment fees and interest rates payable under the facilities are similar to fees and rates available to comparably rated investment-grade borrowers. These facilities allow for borrowings at floating (LIBOR-based) rates, plus a spread, depending upon our senior unsecured debt ratings. The facilities do not include any other financial restrictions, credit rating triggers (other than rating-dependent pricing) or any other provision that could require the posting of collateral. The facilities require the maintenance of a minimum net worth and a debt to net worth coverage ratio. At June 30, 2005, we were in compliance with these covenants.
In addition to the revolving credit facilities discussed above, we also had a $75 million uncommitted line of credit that was unused at June 30, 2005. The uncommitted line was put into place in May 2005 and expires in May 2006. We attained another $75 million uncommitted line of credit in July 2005, which will expire in July 2006.
To the extent we have long-term credit facilities available, we have reclassified certain short-term debt to a long-term basis. At June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, approximately $480 million and $440 million of short-term borrowings that we intend to refinance were reclassified as long-term debt, respectively. This reclassification reflects our ability and intent to refinance these short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt on a long-term basis through the issuance of commercial paper or new long-term financings, or by using a currently available long-term credit facility if alternative financing is not available.
Dividend Restrictions – We are subject to certain restrictions related to the payment of cash dividends to our shareholders. The amount of retained earnings available for dividends was $5.5 billion and $5.2 billion at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. We do not expect that these restrictions will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.
Shelf Registration Statement – Under a current shelf registration statement, we may issue, from time to time, any combination of debt securities, preferred stock, common stock, or warrants for debt securities or preferred stock in one or more offerings. At June 30, 2005, we had $500 million remaining for issuance under the current shelf registration statement. We have no immediate plans to issue equity securities; however, we will continue to explore opportunities to replace existing debt or access capital through issuances of debt securities under this shelf registration.
Debt Redemption – On May 1, 2005, we redeemed approximately $113 million of 8.35% debentures with a maturity date of May 1, 2025. The redemption resulted in an early extinguishment charge of approximately $4 million in the second quarter of 2005.
6. Retirement Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Pension Plans – We provide defined benefit retirement income to eligible non-union employees through qualified and non-qualified (supplemental) pension plans. Qualified and non-qualified pension benefits are based on years of service and the highest compensation during the latest years of employment, with specific reductions made for early retirements.
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Other Postretirement Benefits (OPEB) – We provide defined contribution medical and life insurance benefits for eligible retirees. These benefits are funded as medical claims and life insurance premiums are paid.
Expense
Both pension and OPEB expense are determined based upon the annual service cost of benefits (the actuarial cost of benefits earned during a period) and the interest cost on those liabilities, less the expected return on plan assets. With respect to the value of pension plan assets, the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is applied to a calculated value of plan assets that recognizes changes in fair value over a five-year period. This practice is intended to reduce year-to-year volatility in pension expense, but it can have the effect of delaying the recognition of differences between actual returns on assets and expected returns based on long-term rate of return assumptions. Differences in actual experience in relation to assumptions are not recognized immediately, but are deferred and, if necessary, amortized as pension or OPEB expense.
The components of our net periodic pension costs were as follows:
| Pension | ||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
Millions of Dollars | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||||||||||
Service cost | $ | 8 | $ | 7 | $ | 17 | $ | 15 | ||||||||
Interest cost | 30 | 29 | 59 | 58 | ||||||||||||
Expected return on plan assets | (33 | ) | (35 | ) | (67 | ) | (69 | ) | ||||||||
Amortization of: | ||||||||||||||||
Transition obligation | — | — | — | (1 | ) | |||||||||||
Prior service cost | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||
Actuarial loss | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | ||||||||||||
Total net periodic benefit cost | $ | 9 | $ | 4 | $ | 18 | $ | 9 | ||||||||
The components of our net periodic OPEB costs were as follows:
| OPEB | ||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
Millions of Dollars | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||||||||||
Service cost | $ | 2 | $ | 2 | $ | 3 | $ | 4 | ||||||||
Interest cost | 6 | 8 | 13 | 17 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of: | ||||||||||||||||
Prior service cost (credit) | (6 | ) | (4 | ) | (12 | ) | (9 | ) | ||||||||
Actuarial loss | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | ||||||||||||
Total net periodic benefit cost | $ | 5 | $ | 10 | $ | 10 | $ | 20 | ||||||||
Cash Contributions
We currently do not have minimum funding requirements as set forth in employee benefit and tax laws. We voluntarily contributed $50 million to our pension plans during the first quarter of 2004.
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7. Earnings Per Share – The following table provides a reconciliation between basic and diluted earnings per share:
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||
Millions, Except Per Share Amounts | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||||||
Net income available to common shareholders | $ | 233 | $ | 158 | $ | 361 | $ | 323 | ||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||
Basic | 262.8 | 258.9 | 262.1 | 258.8 | ||||||||
Dilutive effect of stock options | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.4 | ||||||||
Dilutive effect of retention shares, stock units, and restricted stock | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.9 | ||||||||
Diluted | 265.6 | 261.6 | 265.0 | 262.1 | ||||||||
Earnings per share – basic | $ | 0.89 | $ | 0.61 | $ | 1.38 | $ | 1.25 | ||||
Earnings per share – diluted | $ | 0.88 | $ | 0.60 | $ | 1.36 | $ | 1.23 | ||||
Common stock options totaling 1.4 million shares and 2.5 million shares for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005, respectively, and 4.5 million and 3.4 million shares for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the exercise prices of these options exceeded the average market price of our common stock for the respective periods, and the effect of their inclusion would be antidilutive.
8. Commitments and Contingencies
Unasserted Claims – Various claims and lawsuits are pending against us and certain of our subsidiaries. It is not possible at this time for us to determine fully the effect of all unasserted claims on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity; however, to the extent possible, where unasserted claims can be estimated and where such claims are considered probable, we have recorded a liability. We do not expect that any known lawsuits, claims, environmental costs, commitments, contingent liabilities, or guarantees will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity after taking into account liabilities previously recorded for these matters.
Personal Injury – The cost of personal injuries to employees and others related to our activities is charged to expense based on estimates of the ultimate cost and number of incidents each year. We use third-party actuaries to assist us in properly measuring the expense and liability, including unasserted claims. Compensation for work-related accidents is governed by the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA). Under FELA, damages are assessed based on a finding of fault through litigation or out-of-court settlements.
Our personal injury liability activity was as follows:
Financial Activity Millions of Dollars | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||
| 2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 638 | $ | 617 | ||||
Accruals | 128 | 182 | ||||||
Payments | (145 | ) | (118 | ) | ||||
Ending balance at June 30 | $ | 621 | $ | 681 | ||||
Our personal injury liability is discounted to present value using applicable U.S. Treasury rates. At both June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, we had $274 million recorded in current liabilities as accrued casualty costs. Personal injury accruals were higher in 2004 due to a 1998 third-party crossing accident jury verdict upheld in the first quarter of 2004 and a 2004 derailment near San Antonio.
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Our personal injury claims activity was as follows:
| Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||
Claims Activity | 2005 | 2004 | ||||
Open claims, beginning balance | 4,028 | 4,085 | ||||
New claims | 2,163 | 2,158 | ||||
Settled or dismissed claims | (2,302 | ) | (2,179 | ) | ||
Open claims, ending balance at June 30 | 3,889 | 4,064 | ||||
Asbestos – We are a defendant in a number of lawsuits in which current and former employees allege exposure to asbestos. Additionally, we have received claims for asbestos exposure that have not been litigated. The claims and lawsuits (collectively referred to as “claims”) allege occupational illness resulting from exposure to asbestos-containing products. In most cases, the claimants do not have credible medical evidence of physical impairment resulting from the alleged exposures. Additionally, most claims filed against us do not specify an amount of alleged damages.
The greatest potential for asbestos exposure in the railroad industry existed while steam locomotives were used. The railroad industry, including UPRR and its predecessors, phased out steam locomotives between 1955 and 1960. The use of asbestos-containing products in the railroad industry was substantially reduced after steam locomotives were discontinued, although it was not completely eliminated. Some asbestos-containing products were still manufactured in the building trade industry and were used in isolated component parts on locomotives and railroad cars during the 1960s and 1970s. By the early 1980s, manufacturers of building materials and locomotive component parts developed non-asbestos alternatives for their products and ceased manufacturing asbestos-containing materials.
Prior to 2004, we concluded it was not possible to reasonably estimate the cost of disposing of asbestos-related claims that might be filed against us in the future, due to a lack of sufficient comparable history from which to reasonably estimate unasserted asbestos-related claims. As a result, we recorded a liability for asbestos-related claims only when the claims were asserted.
During 2004, we determined we could reasonably estimate our liability for unasserted asbestos-related claims because we had sufficient comparable loss data and there was no immediate legislative solution to asbestos litigation. During 2004, we engaged a third-party expert with extensive experience in estimating resolution costs for asbestos-related claims to assist us in assessing the number and value of these unasserted claims through 2034, based on our average claims experience over a multi-year period. As a result, we increased our liability for asbestos-related claims in the fourth quarter of 2004. The liability for resolving both asserted and unasserted claims was based on the following assumptions:
• | The number of claims received in 2005 will be consistent with average claims received between 2000 and 2003. |
• | The number of claims to be filed against us will decline each year after 2005. |
• | The average settlement values for asserted and unasserted claims will be equivalent to those experienced between 2002 and 2004. |
• | The percentage of claims dismissed between 2002 and 2004 will continue through 2034. |
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Our asbestos-related liability activity was as follows:
Financial Activity Millions of Dollars | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||
| 2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 324 | $ | 51 | ||||
Accruals | — | 2 | ||||||
Payments | (6 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||
Ending balance at June 30 | $ | 318 | $ | 51 | ||||
Our liability for asbestos-related claims is not discounted to present value due to the uncertainty surrounding the timing of future payments. At June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, $17 million was classified in current liabilities as accrued casualty costs, while the remainder was classified as long-term accrued casualty costs. Approximately 16% of the recorded liability related to asserted claims, and approximately 84% related to unasserted claims. These claims are expected to be paid out over the next 30 years. During the second quarter of 2005, we evaluated actual experience compared to forecasted future claims and claim payments and determined that no adjustment to our estimate was necessary. We will obtain annual updates of the study from a third-party expert and make adjustments to our estimate if necessary.
Our asbestos-related claims activity was as follows:
| Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||
Claims Activity | 2005 | 2004 | ||||
Open claims, beginning balance | 2,316 | 2,560 | ||||
New claims | 506 | 260 | ||||
Settled or dismissed claims | (332 | ) | (342 | ) | ||
Open claims, ending balance at June 30 | 2,490 | 2,478 | ||||
Insurance coverage reimburses us for a portion of the costs incurred to resolve asbestos-related claims and we have recognized an asset for estimated insurance recoveries.
We believe that our liability estimates for asbestos-related claims and the estimated insurance recoveries reflect reasonable and probable estimates. The amounts recorded for asbestos-related liabilities and related insurance recoveries were based on currently known facts. However, future events, such as the number of new claims to be filed each year, average settlement costs, and insurance coverage issues could cause the actual costs and insurance recoveries to be higher or lower than the projected amounts. Estimates may also vary due to changes in the litigation environment, federal and state law governing compensation of asbestos claimants, and the level of payments made to claimants by other defendants.
Environmental Costs – We are subject to federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. We have identified approximately 384 sites at which we are or may be liable for remediation costs associated with alleged contamination or for violations of environmental requirements. This includes 47 sites that are the subject of actions taken by the U.S. government, 26 of which are currently on the Superfund National Priorities List. Certain federal legislation imposes joint and several liability for the remediation of identified sites; consequently, our ultimate environmental liability may include costs relating to activities of other parties, in addition to costs relating to our own activities at each site.
When an environmental issue has been identified with respect to property owned, leased, or otherwise used in the conduct of our business, we and our consultants perform environmental assessments on the property. We expense the cost of the assessments as incurred. We accrue the cost of remediation where our obligation is probable and such costs can be reasonably estimated. We do not discount our environmental liabilities when the timing of the anticipated cash payments is not fixed or readily determinable.
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Our environmental liability activity was as follows:
Financial Activity Millions of Dollars | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||
| 2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 201 | $ | 187 | ||||
Accruals | 21 | 15 | ||||||
Payments | (15 | ) | (16 | ) | ||||
Ending balance at June 30 | $ | 207 | $ | 186 | ||||
At both June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, we had $50 million recorded in current liabilities as accrued casualty costs. The liability includes costs for remediation and restoration of sites, as well as for ongoing monitoring costs, but excludes any anticipated recoveries from third parties. Cost estimates are based on information available for each site, financial viability of other potentially responsible parties, and existing technology, laws, and regulations. We believe that we have adequately accrued for our ultimate share of costs at sites subject to joint and several liability. However, the ultimate liability for remediation is difficult to determine because of the number of potentially responsible parties involved, site-specific cost sharing arrangements with other potentially responsible parties, the degree of contamination by various wastes, the scarcity and quality of volumetric data related to many of the sites, and the speculative nature of remediation costs. We do not expect current obligations to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition.
Purchase Obligations and Guarantees – We periodically enter into financial and other commitments in connection with our business. We do not expect that these commitments or guarantees will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.
At June 30, 2005, we were contingently liable for $468 million in guarantees and $55 million in letters of credit. We entered into these contingent guarantees in the normal course of business and they include guaranteed obligations of affiliated operations. None of the guarantees individually is significant, and we recorded a liability of $6 million for the fair value of these obligations as of June 30, 2005. The final guarantee expires in 2022. We are not aware of any existing event of default that would require us to satisfy these guarantees.
Income Taxes – In the second quarter, we reached final settlements with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) related to resolution of tax liabilities for tax years 1986-1994. Federal income tax liabilities, excluding interest, for all years prior to 1995 are now resolved with the IRS. Settlement with respect to the interest calculations will take more time to resolve.
As a result of the final settlements of tax liabilities for pre-1995 tax years, we have undertaken, but have not yet completed, an analysis of the impact these settlements may have on previously recorded estimates of deferred tax assets and liabilities. At June 30, 2005, the Corporation’s recorded estimates of deferred tax assets and liabilities represent our best estimates based upon available information at this time. Although we anticipate any change in our estimates will be recorded as a reduction in both our deferred tax liability and income tax expense, at this time we are unable to reasonably estimate the amount of any adjustment because of the number of years, complexity, and interrelationship of the numerous issues involved in completing this review.
As previously reported, the IRS has also completed its examination of the Corporation’s federal income tax returns for years 1995-1998, and has issued a notice of deficiency. Among other adjustments, the IRS proposes to disallow tax deductions claimed in connection with certain donations of property during those years. We dispute the proposed adjustments and intend to defend our positions through applicable IRS procedures, and, if necessary, litigation. We do not expect that the ultimate resolution of this examination will have a material adverse effect on our operating results, financial condition, or liquidity. Tax years 1999-2002 are currently under examination.
Insurance Subsidiaries – We have two consolidated, wholly-owned subsidiaries that provide insurance coverage for certain risks including physical loss or property damage and certain other claims that are subject to reinsurance. At June 30, 2005, current accounts receivable and current accrued casualty costs included $90 million of reinsurance receivables and reinsured liability, respectively, held by one of our insurance subsidiaries related to losses sustained during the West Coast storm in January 2005. This amount may change in the future as facts and circumstances surrounding the claim and the reinsurance are finalized and settled.
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9. Other Income– Other income included the following for the three and six months ended June 30:
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
Millions of Dollars | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||||||||||
Net gain on non-operating asset dispositions | $ | 28 | $ | 7 | $ | 42 | $ | 21 | ||||||||
Rental income | 14 | 13 | 27 | 24 | ||||||||||||
Interest income | 4 | 1 | 11 | 3 | ||||||||||||
Asset sale of technology subsidiary | — | — | — | 9 | ||||||||||||
Early extinguishment of debt | (4 | ) | (5 | ) | (4 | ) | (5 | ) | ||||||||
Sale of receivable fees | (6 | ) | (2 | ) | (10 | ) | (4 | ) | ||||||||
Other, net | (7 | ) | (6 | ) | (17 | ) | (12 | ) | ||||||||
Total | $ | 29 | $ | 8 | $ | 49 | $ | 36 | ||||||||
10. Accounting Pronouncements– In December 2004, the FASB issued Statement No. 123(R),Share-Based Payment.This statement requires that companies recognize compensation expense equal to the fair value of stock options or other share-based payments. On April 14, 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission deferred the effective date to January 1, 2006. We will adopt FAS 123(R) on a modified prospective basis, recognizing compensation expense for 1) new awards granted on or after January 1, 2006, and 2) any portion of awards that have not vested as of that date. Assuming that the level of future option grants remains consistent with prior years, we estimate that the impact of this pronouncement for the Corporation will be an annual reduction in net income of approximately $20 million.
In July 2005, the FASB issued an exposure draft,Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109. If finalized as drafted, the Interpretation will require companies to recognize the best estimate of the impact of a tax position only if that position is probable of being sustained during a tax audit. The FASB proposes that only tax positions that meet the probable recognition threshold may be recognized as of the end of the first fiscal year ending after December 15, 2005. We are currently assessing the impact that this proposed interpretation would have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to
Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
For purposes of this report, unless the context otherwise requires, all references herein to the “Corporation”, “UPC”, “we”, “us”, and “our” mean Union Pacific Corporation and its subsidiaries, including Union Pacific Railroad Company, which will be separately referred to herein as “UPRR” or the “Railroad”.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and applicable notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, Item 1, and other information included in this report.
The Railroad, along with its subsidiaries and rail affiliates, is our one reportable business segment.
Available Information
Our Internet website is www.up.com. We make available free of charge on our website (under the “Investors” caption link) our annual reports on Form 10-K; our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; our current reports on Form 8-K; our proxy statements; Forms 3, 4, and 5, filed on behalf of directors and executive officers; and amendments to such reports filed or furnished pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We also make available on our website previously filed SEC reports and exhibits via a link to EDGAR on the SEC’s Internet site at www.sec.gov. Additionally, our corporate governance materials, including Board Committee charters, governance guidelines and policies, and codes of conduct and ethics for directors, officers, and employees may be found on our website at www.up.com/investors. From time to time, the corporate governance materials on our website may be updated as necessary to comply with rules issued by the SEC and the New York Stock Exchange or as desirable to promote the effective and efficient governance of our company. Any security holder wishing to receive, without charge, a copy of any of our SEC filings or corporate governance materials should send a written request to: Secretary, Union Pacific Corporation, 1400 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE 68179.
References to our website address and any other references to the website contained in this report, including references in this Item 2, are provided as a convenience and do not constitute, and should not be deemed, an incorporation by reference of the information contained on the website. Therefore, such information should not be considered part of this report.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires estimation and judgment that affect the reported amounts of revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. If these estimates differ materially from actual results, the impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements may be material. Our critical accounting policies are available in our 2004 annual report on Form 10-K, Item 7. There have been no significant changes with respect to these policies during the first six months of 2005.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Summary
We reported earnings of $0.88 per diluted share, or net income of $233 million, in the second quarter of 2005 compared to earnings of $0.60 per diluted share, or net income of $158 million, for the second quarter of 2004. Year-to-date net income was $361 million versus $323 million for the same period in 2004. Operating income grew 30% to $468 million in the second quarter of 2005 driven by yield increases, fuel surcharges, and modest volume growth, which were partially offset by lower coal shipments from the Wyoming Southern Powder River Basin (SPRB) and higher fuel prices. Shipments were disrupted beginning in mid-May due to track conditions on the SPRB Joint Line (track jointly owned by UPRR and Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) but maintained by BNSF)
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and the remedial maintenance program. Operating income improved 16% for the first six months of 2005, as yield increases and fuel surcharges more than offset the effects of the West Coast storm in January of 2005, lower automotive shipments, higher fuel prices, and reduced SPRB coal shipments.
Two of the Railroad’s three key operating metrics, as reported to the Association of American Railroads, improved in the second quarter of 2005 versus the second quarter of 2004. Average terminal dwell time improved 11 percent from 30.9 hours to 27.4 hours, and rail car inventory improved 2 percent to 318,434 cars. Average quarterly train speed fell slightly, from 21.3 mph to 21.2 mph. Network velocity declined due to maintenance problems on the SPRB Joint Line, as coal speeds fell from 21.4 mph in the first quarter to 20.4 mph in the second quarter of 2005. Implementation of the Unified Plan continued throughout the second quarter, with changes to automotive, manifest, and Mexico operations. Changes to our intermodal operations are underway. We continue to refine our network operations utilizing industrial engineering techniques, especially at our yard and terminal facilities.
Operating Revenue
Three Months Ended June 30, | % Change | Six Months Ended June 30, | % Change | |||||||||||||||
Millions of Dollars | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||||||||||||
Commodity revenue | $ | 3,196 | $ | 2,901 | 10 | % | $ | 6,200 | $ | 5,678 | 9 | % | ||||||
Other revenue | 148 | 128 | 16 | 296 | 244 | 21 | ||||||||||||
Total operating revenue | $ | 3,344 | $ | 3,029 | 10 | % | $ | 6,496 | $ | 5,922 | 10 | % | ||||||
Operating revenue consists of commodity revenue and other revenue. Other revenue consists primarily of subsidiary revenue, revenue from our commuter rail operations, and accessorial revenue earned due to customer retention of Railroad-owned or controlled equipment. We recognize commodity revenue on a percentage-of-completion basis as freight moves from origin to destination. We allocate revenue between reporting periods based on the relative transit time in each reporting period. We recognize other revenue as service is performed or contractual obligations are met.
Commodity revenue for the second quarter improved in all groups, with particularly strong growth in the industrial products, agricultural, intermodal, and chemical groups. Fuel surcharges, price increases, and index-based contract escalators contributed to higher average revenue per car (ARC). We recognized $222 million and $64 million in commodity revenue from our fuel surcharge programs in the second quarter of 2005 and 2004, respectively. Although positive for the quarter, volume growth was negatively impacted by reduced coal shipments from the SPRB Joint Line and lower finished auto shipments.
Year-to-date commodity revenue growth was primarily driven by fuel surcharges, price increases, and index-based contract escalators, which resulted in an increase in ARC. Revenue carload growth was constrained by the effects of the January West Coast storm, disruptions on the SPRB Joint Line, and lower automotive shipments. For the first six months of 2005 and 2004, our fuel surcharge programs generated $398 and $103 million in commodity revenue, respectively.
For the second quarter and year-to-date periods in 2005, other revenue increased due to higher subsidiary and accessorial revenue.
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The following tables summarize the year-over-year changes in commodity revenue, revenue carloads, and average revenue per car by commodity type:
Commodity Revenue Millions, Except for Percent Changes | Three Months Ended June 30, | % Change | Six Months Ended June 30, | % Change | ||||||||||||||
| 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | |||||||||||||||
Agricultural | $ | 463 | $ | 399 | 16 | % | $ | 911 | $ | 810 | 13 | % | ||||||
Automotive | 329 | 326 | 1 | 622 | 623 | — | ||||||||||||
Chemicals | 459 | 429 | 7 | 900 | 839 | 7 | ||||||||||||
Energy | 629 | 597 | 6 | 1,297 | 1,183 | 10 | ||||||||||||
Industrial products | 719 | 606 | 19 | 1,349 | 1,169 | 15 | ||||||||||||
Intermodal | 597 | 544 | 10 | 1,121 | 1,054 | 6 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 3,196 | $ | 2,901 | 10 | % | $ | 6,200 | $ | 5,678 | 9 | % | ||||||
Revenue Carloads Thousands, Except for Percent Changes | Three Months Ended June 30, | % Change | Six Months Ended June 30, | % Change | ||||||||||
| 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | |||||||||||
Agricultural | 215 | 216 | — | % | 431 | 446 | (3 | )% | ||||||
Automotive | 211 | 217 | (3 | ) | 403 | 420 | (4 | ) | ||||||
Chemicals | 236 | 238 | (1 | ) | 464 | 462 | — | |||||||
Energy | 525 | 540 | (3 | ) | 1,099 | 1,081 | 2 | |||||||
Industrial products | 398 | 387 | 2 | 756 | 752 | 1 | ||||||||
Intermodal | 806 | 770 | 5 | 1,538 | 1,495 | 3 | ||||||||
Total | 2,391 | 2,368 | 1 | % | 4,691 | 4,656 | 1 | % | ||||||
Average Revenue Per Car, Except for Percent Changes | Three Months Ended June 30, | % Change | Six Months Ended June 30, | % Change | ||||||||||||||
| 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | |||||||||||||||
Agricultural | $ | 2,152 | $ | 1,854 | 16 | % | $ | 2,114 | $ | 1,817 | 16 | % | ||||||
Automotive | 1,565 | 1,503 | 4 | 1,545 | 1,482 | 4 | ||||||||||||
Chemicals | 1,945 | 1,799 | 8 | 1,941 | 1,816 | 7 | ||||||||||||
Energy | 1,198 | 1,106 | 8 | 1,180 | 1,095 | 8 | ||||||||||||
Industrial products | 1,809 | 1,566 | 16 | 1,785 | 1,555 | 15 | ||||||||||||
Intermodal | 740 | 706 | 5 | 728 | 705 | 3 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,337 | $ | 1,225 | 9 | % | $ | 1,322 | $ | 1,220 | 8 | % | ||||||
Agricultural – Revenue increases for both the second quarter and year-to-date periods were driven by corn and feed grains and dry feed ingredients, as both commodities saw solid pricing gains and fuel surcharge increases versus 2004. Carloads were essentially flat during the second quarter, with gains in dry feed, ethanol, and frozen and refrigerated products offset by fewer carloads of wheat and corn. Year-to-date carloads declined largely due to reduced volumes of wheat for export from the Gulf of Mexico, as well as lower corn and feed shipments. ARC improvement for the three and six-month periods was driven by price increases, fuel surcharges, and the positive impact of a larger percentage of carloads with longer average lengths of haul.
Automotive – Second quarter revenue increased in 2005 compared to 2004 primarily due to fuel surcharges and price increases despite lower volume levels. Year-to-date revenue was flat, while carloads decreased for the quarter and year-to-date periods due to lower shipments of finished vehicles. ARC improved in both periods primarily due to fuel surcharges and price increases.
Chemicals – Revenue increased for the second quarter and year-to-date periods due to pricing, fuel surcharges, and our improved ability to handle export potash demand via the Eastport gateway. This was partially offset by a decline in liquid and dry petroleum shipments. Second quarter carloads were down and year-to-date carloads were flat versus 2004. Quarterly and year-to-date ARC improvement was driven by price increases and fuel surcharges.
Energy – Second quarter revenue growth was driven mainly by shipments of coal from Colorado and Utah, which experienced ARC growth due to fuel surcharges, index-based contract escalators, and the favorable mix impact of more long-haul traffic moving to the East. Second quarter carloadings decreased versus 2004 resulting primarily
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from a decline in SPRB shipments. Year-to-date revenue, carloadings, and ARC all increased versus 2004 as a result of new SPRB business, fuel surcharges, index-based contract escalators, and favorable mix.
Industrial Products – Revenue increased in both the second quarter and year-to-date periods versus the comparable periods of 2004. Growth in both periods was led by lumber, which benefited from significant ARC growth year-over-year due to price increases and fuel surcharges, and by higher shipments of stone due to strong construction demand, larger train sizes, and improved car-cycle times. Second quarter revenue gains were also driven by improved pricing and fuel surcharges on steel shipments. Second quarter and year-to-date carload improvement was driven largely by increased stone shipments, which were partially offset by decreased newsprint and fiber shipments and lower government shipments. ARC improved in both periods due to price increases and fuel surcharges.
Intermodal – Second quarter and year-to-date revenue improved as carloads increased in both periods, resulting from strong imports, primarily from China and the rest of Asia. Year-to-date results were affected by lost business due to the West Coast storm during the first quarter of 2005. ARC improved in both the three and six-month periods versus 2004 due to price increases, fuel surcharges, and index-based contract escalators.
Mexico Business – Included in the commodity revenue reported above is revenue from shipments to and from Mexico, which increased 16% to $281 million for the second quarter and 13% to $532 million year-to-date over the comparable periods of 2004. Growth was driven primarily by price increases and fuel surcharges. Second quarter carloads increased 1% due to increased cement, dry feed, and corn shipments, while year-over-year carloads were flat versus 2004.
Operating Expenses
Millions, Except for Percent Changes | Three Months Ended June 30, | % | Six Months Ended June 30, | % | ||||||||||||||
| 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | |||||||||||||||
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits | $ | 1,075 | $ | 1,048 | 3 | % | $ | 2,174 | $ | 2,059 | 6 | % | ||||||
Equipment and other rents | 340 | 362 | (6 | ) | 693 | 689 | 1 | |||||||||||
Depreciation | 292 | 277 | 5 | 581 | 551 | 5 | ||||||||||||
Fuel and utilities | 597 | 435 | 37 | 1,136 | 824 | 38 | ||||||||||||
Materials and supplies | 128 | 114 | 12 | 263 | 237 | 11 | ||||||||||||
Casualty costs | 104 | 117 | (11 | ) | 199 | 265 | (25 | ) | ||||||||||
Purchased services and other costs | 340 | 317 | 7 | 669 | 624 | 7 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 2,876 | $ | 2,670 | 8 | % | $ | 5,715 | $ | 5,249 | 9 | % | ||||||
Operating expenses increased in the second quarter of 2005 due to significantly higher fuel prices, inflation, depreciation expense, higher freight car and locomotive contract maintenance costs, and guaranteed wages associated with trainmen employment levels. These cost increases were partially offset by lower casualty costs, lower car rental expense, and lower relocation costs. Higher relocation costs were recognized in the second quarter of 2004, when we moved various support functions to Omaha, Nebraska. For the six months ended June of 2005, operating expenses were also impacted by additional training expenses associated with higher trainmen employment levels and clean-up and restoration costs associated with the January 2005 West Coast storm. Casualty costs were lower due to a 1998 crossing accident verdict upheld in the first quarter of 2004.
Salaries, Wages, and Employee Benefits – Higher 2005 second quarter and year-to-date expenses were driven by wage and benefit inflation, current demand levels, guaranteed wage expenses associated with an increase in trainmen employment levels, and additional track and mechanical maintenance personnel, partially offset by lower relocation costs. Higher 2005 year-to-date salary and benefit expenses were also driven by increased use of train crews due to lower system velocity, training expenses associated with an increase in trainmen employment levels, and increased labor expenses associated with the West Coast storm.
Equipment and Other Rents – Equipment and other rents primarily includes rent the Railroad pays for freight cars owned by other railroads or private companies; freight car, intermodal, and locomotive leases; other specialty equipment leases; and office and other rentals. Expenses decreased in the second quarter of 2005, primarily driven by lower car rental expense due to an 11% improvement in car cycle times for equipment used in industrial products, chemical, and automotive shipments, reduced car lease expense, and lower office rental expense, which were partially offset by volume-related growth for industrial products and intermodal shipments and a modest increase in locomotive lease costs. Year-to-date expenses were up slightly reflecting the impact of slower first quarter 2005 car cycle times, volume-related expenses, and higher locomotive lease costs.
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Depreciation – The majority of depreciation relates to track structure, including rail, ties, and other track material. Depreciation expense increased in the second quarter and year-to-date periods in 2005 compared to 2004, primarily due to a higher depreciable asset base caused by significant capital expenditures and volume growth in recent years.
Fuel and Utilities – Fuel and utilities include locomotive fuel, utilities other than telephone, and gasoline and other fuels. The increase in the second quarter of 2005 was driven by higher diesel fuel prices, which averaged $1.67 per gallon compared to $1.16 per gallon in the second quarter of 2004 (including taxes and transportation costs). The higher fuel price contributed $169 million to the increase; however, $158 million of the additional fuel cost was recovered through our fuel surcharge programs and is included in operating revenue. This was partially offset by a 3% improvement in the fuel consumption rate, saving $13 million in second quarter fuel expense versus 2004. Year-to-date, fuel prices averaged $1.56 in 2005 versus $1.09 during the same period in 2004, resulting in a $317 million increase in fuel expense and a $294 million increase in fuel surcharge revenue. A 3% improvement in the year-to-date consumption rate resulted in $25 million of fuel savings in 2005 versus the same period in 2004, which was partially offset by a 1% increase in gross ton-miles resulting in $8 million of additional fuel expenses for the year-to-date period in 2005 versus 2004. The Railroad did not have any fuel hedges in place during the first six months of 2005. In the second quarter and year-to-date periods in 2004, our fuel hedges decreased fuel costs by $3 million and $7 million, respectively. Gasoline, utilities, and propane expenses increased $4 million in the second quarter of 2005 and $8 million during the first six months compared to 2004 due to higher prices.
Materials and Supplies – Materials used to maintain the Railroad’s lines, structures, and equipment are the principal component of materials and supplies expense. Office, small tools and other supplies, and the costs of freight services to ship Railroad materials are also included. Expenses increased in the second quarter and year-to-date periods in 2005 due to the increased use of locomotive repair materials associated with maintaining a larger fleet that includes older units not covered by warranties, additional freight car repairs, and higher material costs. Material cost increases were driven primarily by higher prices for freight car wheel sets and lube oil.
Casualty Costs – Personal injury expense, freight and property damage, insurance, and environmental costs are included in casualty costs. Costs in the second quarter and year-to-date periods of 2005 were lower due to the recognition of expense in 2004 as a result of a court ruling on a 1998 crossing accident and for a June 2004 derailment near San Antonio, partially offset by higher insurance costs in 2005. Lower year-to-date casualty costs in 2005 compared to 2004 were also driven by lower freight loss and damage expense and lower costs for destruction of foreign equipment. Destruction of foreign equipment expense is incurred when equipment owned by other railroads is damaged while in our possession.
Purchased Services and Other Costs – Purchased services and other costs include the costs of services purchased from outside contractors, state and local taxes, net costs of operating facilities jointly used by UPRR and other railroads, transportation and lodging for train crew employees, trucking and contracting costs for intermodal containers, leased automobile maintenance expenses, telephone and cellular expense, employee travel expense, and computer and other general expenses. Expenses increased in the second quarter and year-to-date periods of 2005 as a result of higher contract service and maintenance expenses, higher state and local taxes, increased trucking expenses for intermodal carriers, and crew transportation and lodging costs. Year-to-date expenses were also driven up by the West Coast storm clean-up and restoration expenses and lower expenses incurred for jointly-owned operating facilities.
Non-Operating Items
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
Millions of Dollars | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||||||||||
Other income | $ | 29 | $ | 8 | $ | 49 | $ | 36 | ||||||||
Interest expense | (128 | ) | (130 | ) | (260 | ) | (265 | ) | ||||||||
Income taxes | (136 | ) | (79 | ) | (209 | ) | (121 | ) | ||||||||
Other Income –For the second quarter and year-to-date periods in 2005, the increase in other income was primarily a result of higher gains from real estate sales compared to 2004. The six month period of 2004 included the sale of assets of a technology subsidiary.
Interest Expense –The improvement in interest expense in the second quarter and year-to-date periods of 2005 was primarily driven by lower weighted-average debt levels of $7.9 billion and $8.0 billion in 2005, respectively, compared to $8.1 billion in both periods of 2004. For the second quarter of 2005, a higher effective interest rate of
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6.5% versus 6.4% in 2004 partially offset the effects of a lower debt level, while for the year-to-date period, the effective interest rate was lower at 6.5% versus 6.6% for the six-month period in 2004.
Income Taxes –Income tax expense in the second quarter and year-to-date periods of 2005 increased from the prior year due to higher 2005 pre-tax income combined with a 2004 reduction in the deferred state income tax liability primarily attributable to relocating support operations to Omaha, Nebraska, and state income tax credits earned in 2004 in connection with the new headquarters building in Omaha.
OTHER OPERATING AND FINANCIAL STATISTICS
We report key Railroad performance measures weekly to the American Association of Railroads, including carloads, average train speed, average daily inventory of rail cars on our system, and average terminal dwell time. The operating data are available on our website at www.up.com/investors/reports/index.shtml.
Three Months Ended June 30, | % | Six Months Ended June 30, | % | |||||||||||
| 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | |||||||||||
Average train speed (miles per hour) | 21.2 | 21.3 | — | % | 21.2 | 21.6 | (2 | )% | ||||||
Average terminal dwell time (hours) | 27.4 | 30.9 | (11 | ) | 28.4 | 30.4 | (7 | ) | ||||||
Gross ton-miles (billions) | 260.0 | 260.6 | — | 518.4 | 512.5 | 1 | ||||||||
Revenue ton-miles (billions) | 136.8 | 136.1 | 1 | 274.3 | 270.7 | 1 | ||||||||
Rail car inventory (thousands) | 318.4 | 325.4 | (2 | ) | 320.0 | 323.4 | (1 | ) | ||||||
Average full-time equivalent employees | 49,785 | 48,383 | 3 | 49,441 | 47,610 | 4 | ||||||||
Average Train Speed – Continued network inefficiencies, record traffic volume, and disruptions on the SPRB Joint Line hampered efforts to improve our average train speed. Average train speed is calculated by dividing train miles by hours operated on our main lines between terminals.
Average Terminal Dwell Time – The 11% improvement in dwell time in the second quarter of 2005 resulted from strategic network management initiatives and directed efforts to more timely deliver rail cars to our interchange partners and customers. Average terminal dwell time is the average time that a rail car spends at our terminals. Lower average terminal dwell time is favorable.
Gross and Revenue Ton-Miles – For the second quarter of 2005, gross ton-miles were flat with 2004, while revenue ton-miles and carloadings were up 1%, driven primarily by a decrease in energy and chemical shipments, which are higher density commodity groups. For the year-to-date period, gross and revenue ton-miles grew 1% in correlation to the 1% growth in carloadings as volume growth in the higher density commodity groups that was experienced in the first quarter decreased year-over-year in the second quarter. Gross ton-miles are calculated by multiplying the weight of loaded or empty freight cars by the number of miles hauled. Revenue ton-miles are based on tariff miles and do not include the weight of freight cars.
Rail Car Inventory – Our rail car inventory improved 2% in the second quarter and 1% for the year-to-date period as we continued to focus on network management initiatives. Rail car inventory is the number of freight cars on-line throughout our system. Lower rail car inventory is desirable for network fluidity.
Average Full-Time Equivalent Employees – The second quarter and year-to-date increases in employees resulted primarily from adding train crew personnel to handle increased customer demand and improve service. The number of track maintenance personnel also increased due to increased track repair and replacement programs.
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| June 30, 2005 | Dec. 31, 2004 | Change | ||||||
Debt to capital | 37.2 | % | 39.1 | % | (1.9) pt | |||
Lease adjusted debt to capital | 43.5 | % | 45.1 | % | (1.6) pt |
Debt to Capital/Lease Adjusted Debt to Capital –Our debt to capital ratios improved due to an increase in equity due to earnings, as well as reductions in our debt levels. Debt to capital is computed by dividing total debt by total debt plus equity. Lease adjusted debt to capital is derived by dividing total debt plus the net present value of operating leases by total debt plus equity plus the net present value of operating leases. We believe these measures are important in managing our capital structure to allow efficient access to the debt market while minimizing our cost of capital.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Financial Condition
Cash Flows Millions of Dollars | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||
| 2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 1,137 | $ | 950 | ||||
Cash used in investing activities | (1,466 | ) | (911 | ) | ||||
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (484 | ) | 91 | |||||
Net change in cash and temporary investments | $ | (813 | ) | $ | 130 | |||
Cash Provided by Operating Activities –The increase in the first half of 2005 was driven by higher net income, a $50 million pension payment in the first quarter of 2004, lower management incentive payments, and changes in other working capital accounts, partially offset by income tax refunds received in the first half of 2004 and higher materials and supplies balances.
Cash Used in Investing Activities –The increase in the first half of 2005 resulted from the acquisitions of locomotives and freight cars that were pending completion of permanent financing agreements and increased capital spending. Cash outflows were partially offset by higher proceeds from asset sales.
The following table details capital expenditures:
Capital Expenditures Millions of Dollars | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||
| 2005 | 2004 | |||||
Track | $ | 754 | $ | 679 | ||
Locomotives | 44 | 40 | ||||
Freight cars | 11 | 2 | ||||
Facilities and other | 269 | 136 | ||||
Total | $ | 1,078 | $ | 857 | ||
Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities – The increase in cash used in financing activities in the first half of 2005 was driven by higher debt repayments ($639 million in 2005 compared to $394 million in 2004) and lower net financings ($194 million in 2005 compared to $591 million in 2004). This was partially offset by an increase in proceeds from stock option exercises ($117 million in the first half of 2005 compared to $49 million in the same period of 2004).
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Free Cash Flow Millions of Dollars | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||
| 2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 1,137 | $ | 950 | ||||
Cash used in investing activities | (1,466 | ) | (911 | ) | ||||
Dividends paid | (156 | ) | (155 | ) | ||||
Free cash flow | $ | (485 | ) | $ | (116 | ) | ||
Free Cash Flow– Free cash flow is considered a non-GAAP financial measure by SEC Regulation G. We believe free cash flow is important in evaluating our financial performance and measures our ability to generate cash without incurring additional external financings. Free cash flow should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, cash provided by operating activities. The table above reconciles cash provided by operating activities (GAAP measure) to free cash flow (non-GAAP measure).
Financing Activities
Credit Facilities – On June 30, 2005, we had $2 billion in revolving credit facilities available, including $1 billion under a 5-year facility expiring in March 2009 and $1 billion under a 5-year facility expiring in March 2010 (collectively, the “facilities”). The facilities are designated for general corporate purposes and support the issuance of commercial paper. Neither of the facilities were drawn as of June 30, 2005. The 5-year facility expiring in March 2010 replaced a $1 billion 364-day revolving credit facility that expired in March 2005, while the 5-year facility expiring in March 2009 was put in place in 2004 to replace a 5-year revolving credit facility that was due to expire in March 2005. Commitment fees and interest rates payable under the facilities are similar to fees and rates available to comparably rated investment-grade borrowers. These facilities allow for borrowings at floating (LIBOR-based) rates, plus a spread, depending upon our senior unsecured debt ratings. The facilities do not include any other financial restrictions, credit rating triggers (other than rating-dependent pricing) or any other provision that could require the posting of collateral. The facilities require the maintenance of a minimum net worth and a debt to net worth coverage ratio. At June 30, 2005, we were in compliance with these covenants.
In addition to the revolving credit facilities discussed above, we also had a $75 million uncommitted line of credit that was unused at June 30, 2005. The uncommitted line was put into place in May 2005 and expires in May 2006. We attained another $75 million uncommitted line of credit in July 2005, which will expire in July 2006.
To the extent we have long-term credit facilities available, we have reclassified certain short-term debt to a long-term basis. At June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, approximately $480 million and $440 million of short-term borrowings that we intend to refinance were reclassified as long-term debt, respectively. This reclassification reflects our ability and intent to refinance these short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt on a long-term basis through the issuance of commercial paper or new long-term financings, or by using a currently available long-term credit facility if alternative financing is not available.
Shelf Registration Statement – Under a current shelf registration statement, we may issue, from time to time, any combination of debt securities, preferred stock, common stock, or warrants for debt securities or preferred stock in one or more offerings. At June 30, 2005, we had $500 million remaining for issuance under the current shelf registration statement. We have no immediate plans to issue equity securities; however, we will continue to explore opportunities to replace existing debt or access capital through issuances of debt securities under this shelf registration.
Debt Redemption – On May 1, 2005, we redeemed approximately $113 million of 8.35% debentures with a maturity date of May 1, 2025. The redemption resulted in an early extinguishment charge of approximately $4 million in the second quarter of 2005.
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges – For the three and six months ended June 30, 2005, our ratio of earnings to fixed charges was 3.0 and 2.5, compared to 2.2 for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2004. The ratio of earnings to fixed charges is computed on a consolidated basis. Earnings represent net income, less equity earnings net of distributions, plus fixed charges and income taxes. Fixed charges represent interest charges, amortization of debt discount, and an estimated amount representing the interest portion of rental charges.
Operating Lease Activities – As of June 30, 2005, our total contractual obligations for operating leases were approximately $3.5 billion. Through the date of this report, the Railroad entered into long-term operating lease arrangements as lessee, covering 315 locomotives and approximately 2,400 freight cars, which represents the majority of new equipment that the Railroad plans to acquire in 2005. The lessors under these lease arrangements
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purchased from the Corporation these locomotives and freight cars in various financing transactions with a total equipment cost of approximately $800 million. The leases covering this equipment were entered into during the second and early third quarters of 2005. These new lease arrangements provide for minimum total rental payments of approximately $1,155 million, of which $270 million is reflected in the contractual obligations table as of June 30, 2005.
The lessors financed the purchase of the locomotives and freight cars, in part, by the issuance of equipment notes that are non-recourse to the Railroad and are secured by an assignment of the underlying leases and a security interest in the equipment. Neither the Railroad nor UPC guarantees payment of the equipment notes. The Railroad’s obligations to make operating lease payments under the leases are recourse obligations and are not recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
The Railroad has certain renewal and purchase options with respect to the locomotives and freight cars. If the Railroad does not exercise any such options, the equipment will be returned to the lessors at the end of the lease term.
On July 8, 2005, the Railroad completed the acquisition of our partner’s interest in Bay Pacific Financial L.L.C., a joint venture established to assist in the acquisition of containers and chassis for use by the Railroad in intermodal service. This resulted in the Railroad owning 100% of the joint venture. Minimum rental payments for leases acquired in the acquisition were approximately $200 million, which will be included in the contractual obligations table beginning in the third quarter of 2005.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements, Contractual Obligations, and Commercial Commitments
As described in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements and as referenced in the tables below, we have contractual obligations and commercial commitments that may affect our financial condition. However, based on management’s assessment of the underlying provisions and circumstances of the material contractual obligations and commercial commitments, including material sources of off-balance sheet and structured finance arrangements, there is no known trend, demand, commitment, event, or uncertainty that is reasonably likely to occur that would have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity. In addition, the commercial obligations, financings and commitments we make are customary transactions, similar to those of other comparable industrial corporations, particularly within the transportation industry.
The following tables identify material obligations and commitments as of June 30, 2005:
Contractual Obligations Millions of Dollars | Total | Payments Due by Period | |||||||||||||
Less Than 1 Year | 2-3 Years | 4-5 Years | After 5 Years | ||||||||||||
Debt [a] | $ | 6,458 | $ | 43 | $ | 1,761 | $ | 1,038 | $ | 3,616 | |||||
Operating leases | 3,501 | 438 | 724 | 536 | 1,803 | ||||||||||
Capital lease obligations [b] | 2,190 | 195 | 371 | 320 | 1,304 | ||||||||||
Purchase obligations [c] | 3,284 | 561 | 521 | 461 | 1,741 | ||||||||||
Pension and other postretirement benefits [d] | 363 | 35 | 67 | 72 | 189 | ||||||||||
Total contractual obligations | $ | 15,796 | $ | 1,272 | $ | 3,444 | $ | 2,427 | $ | 8,653 | |||||
[a] | Excludes capital lease obligations of $1,352 million, unamortized discount of $104 million, and market value adjustments of $(2) million for debt with qualifying hedges. |
[b] | Includes interest component. |
[c] | Purchase obligations include locomotive maintenance contracts and purchase commitments for locomotives, freight cars, ties, ballast, track, and other goods and services. |
[d] | Includes actuarially estimated other postretirement benefits payments for the next ten years. No amounts are included for pension as no contributions are currently required. |
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| Total Amounts Committed | Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period | ||||||||||||||
Other Commercial Commitments Millions of Dollars | Less Than 1 Year | 2-3 Years | 4-5 Years | After 5 Years | |||||||||||
Credit facilities [a] | $ | 2,000 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2,000 | $ | — | |||||
Sale of receivables [b] | 600 | 600 | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Guarantees [c] | 468 | 7 | 13 | 33 | 415 | ||||||||||
Standby letters of credit [d] | 55 | 55 | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Total commercial commitments | $ | 3,123 | $ | 662 | $ | 13 | $ | 2,033 | $ | 415 | |||||
[a] | Amounts shown do not include a $75 million uncommitted line of credit expiring in May 2006. None of the credit facilities was used as of June 30, 2005. |
[b] | $600 million of the facility was utilized at June 30, 2005. |
[c] | Includes guaranteed obligations of affiliated operations. |
[d] | None of the letters of credit was drawn upon as of June 30, 2005. |
Sale of Receivables – The Railroad transfers most of its accounts receivable to Union Pacific Receivables, Inc. (UPRI), a bankruptcy-remote subsidiary, as part of a sale of receivables facility. UPRI sells, without recourse, an undivided interest in such accounts receivable to investors. The total capacity to sell undivided interests to investors under the facility was $600 million at June 30, 2005. The value of the outstanding undivided interest held by investors under the facility was $600 million and $590 million at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. The value of the outstanding undivided interest held by investors is not included in our Consolidated Financial Statements. The value of the undivided interest held by investors was supported by $1,151 million and $1,089 million of accounts receivable held by UPRI at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. At June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, the value of the interest retained by UPRI was $551 million and $499 million, respectively. This retained interest is included in accounts receivable in our Consolidated Financial Statements. The interest sold to investors is sold at carrying value, which approximates fair value, and there is no gain or loss recognized from the transaction.
The value of the outstanding undivided interest held by investors could fluctuate based upon the availability of eligible receivables and is directly affected by changing business volumes and credit risks, including default and dilution. If default or dilution percentages were to increase one percentage point, the amount of eligible receivables would decrease by $6 million. Should our credit rating fall below investment grade, the value of the outstanding undivided interest held by investors would be reduced, and, in certain cases, the investors would have the right to discontinue the facility.
The Railroad has been designated to service the sold receivables; however, no servicing asset or liability has been recognized as the servicing fees adequately compensate the Railroad for its responsibilities. The Railroad collected approximately $6 billion during each of the six month periods ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, and UPRI used such proceeds to purchase new receivables under the facility.
The costs of the sale of receivables program are included in other income and were $6 million and $2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, and $10 million and $4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The costs include interest, program fees paid to banks, commercial paper issuance costs, and fees for unused commitment availability.
The investors have no recourse to the Railroad’s other assets except for customary warranty and indemnity claims. Creditors of the Railroad have no recourse to the assets of UPRI.
On August 4, 2005, we extended our sale of receivables program for approximately one month as we continue the process of renewing the program for an additional 364-day period.
OTHER MATTERS
Commitments and Contingencies – Various claims and lawsuits are pending against us and certain of our subsidiaries. We are also subject to various federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations, pursuant to which we are currently participating in the investigation and remediation of various sites.
Income Taxes – In the second quarter, we reached final settlements with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) related to resolution of tax liabilities for tax years 1986-1994. Federal income tax liabilities, excluding interest, for all years
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prior to 1995 are now resolved with the IRS. Settlement with respect to the interest calculations will take more time to resolve.
As a result of the final settlements of tax liabilities for pre-1995 tax years, we have undertaken, but have not yet completed, an analysis of the impact these settlements may have on previously recorded estimates of deferred tax assets and liabilities. At June 30, 2005, the Corporation’s recorded estimates of deferred tax assets and liabilities represent our best estimates based upon available information at this time. Although we anticipate any change in our estimates will be recorded as a reduction in both our deferred tax liability and income tax expense, at this time we are unable to reasonably estimate the amount of any adjustment because of the number of years, complexity, and interrelationship of the numerous issues involved in completing this review.
As previously reported, the IRS has also completed its examination of the Corporation’s federal income tax returns for years 1995-1998, and has issued a notice of deficiency. Among other adjustments, the IRS proposes to disallow tax deductions claimed in connection with certain donations of property during those years. We dispute the proposed adjustments and intend to defend our positions through applicable IRS procedures, and, if necessary, litigation. We do not expect that the ultimate resolution of this examination will have a material adverse effect on our operating results, financial condition, or liquidity. Tax years 1999-2002 are currently under examination.
Insurance Subsidiaries – We have two consolidated, wholly-owned subsidiaries that provide insurance coverage for certain risks including physical loss or property damage and certain other claims that are subject to reinsurance. At June 30, 2005, current accounts receivable and current accrued casualty costs included $90 million of reinsurance receivables and reinsured liability, respectively, held by one of our insurance subsidiaries related to losses sustained during the West Coast storm in January 2005. This amount may change in the future as facts and circumstances surrounding the claim and the reinsurance are finalized and settled.
Accounting Pronouncements – In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement No. 123(R),Share-Based Payment.This statement requires that companies recognize compensation expense equal to the fair value of stock options or other share-based payments. On April 14, 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission deferred the effective date to January 1, 2006. We will adopt FAS 123(R) on a modified prospective basis, recognizing compensation expense for 1) new awards granted on or after January 1, 2006, and 2) any portion of awards that have not vested as of that date. Assuming that the level of future option grants remains consistent with prior years, we estimate that the impact of this pronouncement for the Corporation will be an annual reduction in net income of approximately $20 million.
In July 2005, the FASB issued an exposure draft,Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109.If finalized as drafted, the Interpretation will require companies to recognize the best estimate of the impact of a tax position only if that position is probable of being sustained during a tax audit. The FASB proposes that only tax positions that meet the probable recognition threshold may be recognized as of the end of the first fiscal year ending after December 15, 2005. We are currently assessing the impact that this proposed interpretation would have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
CAUTIONARY INFORMATION
Certain statements in this report, and statements in other material filed or to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by us), are, or will be, forward-looking statements as defined by the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding: expectations as to operational or service improvements; statements concerning expectations of the effectiveness of steps taken or to be taken to improve operations, service, or to stabilize the rail system, including the hiring and training of train crews, acquisition of additional locomotives, infrastructure improvements, transportation plan modifications, and management of customer traffic on the system to meet demand; expectations as to the timing of completion and impact of ongoing track maintenance and restoration work being performed in the SPRB; expectations as to cost savings, revenue growth, and earnings; the time by which certain objectives will be achieved; statements or information concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates, or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results, future economic performance, and general economic conditions; statements of management’s goals and objectives; proposed new products and services; estimates of costs relating to environmental remediation and restoration; expectations that claims, lawsuits, environmental costs, commitments, contingent liabilities, labor negotiations or agreements, or other matters will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity; and any other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts.
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Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times that, or by which, such performance or results will be achieved, including expectations as to operational, service, and network fluidity improvements. Forward-looking information is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the statements.
The following important factors, in addition to those discussed in “Risk Factors” in Item 7 of our 2004 annual report on Form 10-K, could affect our future results and could cause those results or other outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements:
• | whether we are successful in implementing our financial and operational initiatives, including gaining new customers, retaining existing ones, and containing operating costs; |
• | whether we are successful in improving network operations and service by hiring and training additional train crews, acquiring additional locomotives, improving infrastructure, redesigning our transportation plan, and managing network volume; |
• | material adverse changes in economic and industry conditions, both within the United States and globally; |
• | the effects of adverse general economic conditions affecting customer demand and the industries and geographic areas that produce and consume commodities we carry; |
• | transportation industry competition, conditions, performance, and consolidation; |
• | legislative and regulatory developments, including possible enactment of initiatives to re-regulate the rail industry; |
• | legislative, regulatory, or legal developments involving taxation, including enactment of new federal or state income tax rates, revisions of controlling authority, and the outcome of tax claims and litigation; |
• | changes in securities and capital markets; |
• | natural events such as severe weather, fire, floods, earthquakes, or other disruptions of our operating systems, structures, and equipment; |
• | any adverse economic or operational repercussions from terrorist activities and any governmental response thereto; |
• | war or risk of war; |
• | changes in fuel prices; |
• | changes in labor costs, including healthcare cost increases, and labor difficulties, including stoppages affecting either our operations or our customers’ abilities to deliver goods to us for shipment; and |
• | the outcome of claims and litigation, including those related to environmental contamination, personal injuries, and occupational illnesses arising from hearing loss, repetitive motion, and exposure to asbestos and diesel fumes. |
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statement was made. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking information to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information. If we do update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect thereto or with respect to other forward-looking statements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There have been no material changes in market risk from the information provided under “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in Item 7A of our 2004 annual report on Form 10-K.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Corporation carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Corporation’s management, including the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15. Based upon that evaluation, the CEO and the CFO concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in alerting them, in a timely manner, to material information relating to the Corporation (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in the Corporation’s periodic SEC filings.
Additionally, the CEO and CFO determined that there have been no significant changes to the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.
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None.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Purchases of Equity Securities – We do not currently have a formal publicly announced plan or program to repurchase shares of our common stock. The purchased shares presented below relate solely to our equity compensation plans described in note 7 to our Consolidated Financial Statements, Item 8 in our 2004 annual report on Form 10-K. The following table presents common stock repurchases during each month for the quarter ended June 30, 2005:
Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of a Publicly Announced Plan or Program | Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan or Program | |||||
April 1 through April 30 Employee transactions [a] | 70,575 | $ | 69.31 | N/A | N/A | ||||
May 1 through May 31 Employee transactions [a] | 18,383 | $ | 66.94 | N/A | N/A | ||||
June 1 through June 30 Employee transactions [a] | 1,461 | $ | 67.51 | N/A | N/A | ||||
Total | 90,419 | $ | 68.80 | N/A | N/A | ||||
[a] | Includes shares delivered or attested to UPC to pay stock option exercise prices or to satisfy tax withholding obligations for stock option exercises or vesting of restricted or retention shares. |
Dividend Restrictions – We are subject to certain restrictions on the payment of cash dividends to our shareholders. The amount of retained earnings available for dividends was $5.5 billion and $5.2 billion at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. We do not expect that these restrictions will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity. See the discussion of credit facilities in the Liquidity and Capital Resources section of Item 2, Part I.
| Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibits Filed with this Statement | |
3(b) | By-Laws of UPC, as amended, effective July 1, 2005. | |
12(a) | Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004. | |
12(b) | Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004. | |
31(a) | Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 – Richard K. Davidson. | |
31(b) | Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 – Robert M. Knight, Jr. | |
32 | Certifications Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 – Richard K. Davidson and Robert M. Knight, Jr. | |
Description of Exhibits Incorporated by Reference | ||
3(a) | Revised Articles of Incorporation of UPC, as amended through April 25, 1996, are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3 to the Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1996. | |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: August 5, 2005
UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION (Registrant) | ||
By | /s/ Robert M. Knight, Jr. | |
Robert M. Knight, Jr., | ||
Executive Vice President - Finance and | ||
Chief Financial Officer | ||
(Principal Financial Officer) | ||
By | /s/ Richard J. Putz | |
Richard J. Putz, | ||
Vice President and Controller | ||
(Principal Accounting Officer) | ||
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